Cable Assemblies
Cable Assemblies

SV Microwave produces a wide variety of both semi-rigid and flexible cable assemblies. These cable assemblies are used in a multitude of applications from simple low frequency interconnects to high power phase array antennas. By not limiting the types of cable assemblies, SV Microwave's engineering will match the specific needs to the best cable and connector choices that will fulfill the requirement while maintaining a cost effective solution.

The cable assembly types vary from simple RG cables to custom low loss 50GHz cables and connector sizes from SMPM to 7/16.   With years of experience in connector design and cable assemblies, SV Microwave offers end high quality solution to both the test and interconnect markets.


 

 Multitude of cable types

 

  • Industry-Standard MIL-DTL-17 Flexible RG cables (.060 to .500 in diameter)
  • High performance cost effective cable solutions 18 GHz
  • Low Loss cable assemblies (as good as 20dB/100ft at 18 GHz)
  • Formable cable alternatives to semi-rigid cables
  • Custom bent semi-ridge cable sizes from .034 to .325
  • Extended Frequency Flexible cable assemblies

 

Connector designs

 


  • Standard Mil-spec interfaces (SMA, Type N, TNC, etc.)
  • Float mount connectors ( BMA, BMZ, BZ, BMMA, etc)
  • SMP and SMPM connectors
  • Custom connector designs

 

Semi-rigid Cable Manufacturing

 

  • Automated CNC cable bending
  • Manual and Semi-manual bending
  • Automatic cable trimming
  • Induction soldering
  • 3D Cad design capabilities

 

  • OEM market
  • Between equipment interconnect
  • Internal Interconnect
  • Wireless and GPS
  • Control and command
  • Radar and EW systems
  • General Test Cables

 

Electrical Testing

 

  • Frequency ranges from DC to 50 GHz
  • Insertion loss
  • VSWR
  • Phase and phase matching
  • R.F. Leakage
  • Continuity
  • DWV

 


Environmental and Mechanical Testing

 

  • Testing done in house per MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD- 810
  • Failure Analysis/DPA capabilities include:
    • XRF
    • Cross Section
    • High Magnification Photography
    • Solderablity
    • Tensile strength
    • Salt fog
    • Shock and Vibration
    • Altitude
    • Industrial Corrosion

 


Quality Assurance

 

  • ISO 9001-2000 registered
  • Quality approved to MIL-I-45208 and MIL-STD-790
  • Calibration system compliant to ISO10012-2
  • Operators trained in IPC-STD-001C Requirement for solder electrical and electronic assemblies

 

Three flexible cable variations offered as complete cable assemblies.*

*Not sold as raw cable